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Nimbin GoodTimes is a free monthly newspaper for the vibrant Nimbin community and the Northern Rivers of NSW, Australia. With over 100 contributors, the content highlights the issues and interests of a creative, alternative culture. We hope you enjoy reading this month's edition. 

June 2025 – Forest Red Gum Edition

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Pages 30-36


 

July edition deadline: Friday 27th June


Page 1
Lismore's signature event heralds winter


Page 2
Bill to exempt medical cannabis patients from drug driving charges to be introduced     
Northern Rivers Rail almost a reality

Page 3
David McBride's appeals rejected


Page 4

 
Emergency dental care saves wallaby
Everyone's invited to Furry Friends Festival

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The saga of the floodplain – Aidan Ricketts

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Aquarius Talks: Creating involvement, harmong and continuum in community – Carol Perry

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Kalan: Straight to the point with Aboriginal art in Japan – Jenny Fraser



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Page 9
A reflective vigil in Nimbin – Linnet Pike


Page 10
From the Mayor's desk: Record $240 million capital works budget in the pipeline – Steve Krieg
Fresh opportunities for young people – Janelle Saffin MP
On the same Page – Kevin Hogan MP

Page 11
Hunger strike: Peter's stand is a call to conscience – Sue Higginson MLC
Lismore Council's long-term plans, strategies and budgets on show – Cr Virginia Waters

Page 12
Nimbin Neighbourhood and Information Centre News
Nimbin Aged Care and Respite Services programme
Nimbin Hospital information

Page 13
Nimbin Environment Centre News – Scott Sledge
Private Native Forestry: Urgent reform needed, not removal of DAs – Kyogle Environment Group


Page 14
Chamber Chat – David Hyett, president Nimbin Chamber of Commerce
Nimbin Bowlo: Community icon risks closure
The Protestor sculpture aims for a culture of peace – Benny Zable

Page 15
Friends of Koala home care and kindy
Gardeners and their obsession with soil – Peter Brooker, Nimbin Garden Club


Page 16
A room full of light – Jimmy Willing
Kyogle Writers Festival: Five remarkable years



Page 17
Khyal Trio returns to Nimbin
Winter Solstice dance party
Planet Music Gig Guide for June

Page 18
A sense of place, exploring where we live at Blue Knob Hall Gallery
Miss Prissy on show in Nimbin Artists Gallery


 

Page 19
Forum and feast: Caring for Country through waterways of wisdom at Serpentine Gallery
Archibald Prize 2024 exhibition at Lismore Regional Gallery
Roxy Gallery exhibitions
 

Pages 20    
Nimbin CWA at MardiGrass and Primex
Cheating on your tax return? Think again – David McMinn

Page 21
Mid-North Coast flood response
'We are in a new climate reality'
Yancoal faces backlash at AGM over mine expansion

Page 22
Horses are prey animals – Suzy Maloney
 Bushwalkers delighted by National Parks after rain
 View from the loo: Men in search of a shed – Stuart McConville
 
 



Page 23
Herbal medicine for osteoarthritis – Trish Clough
My past life as a homeopath – Auralia Rose

Page 24
Food matters: I see red – Neil Amor
Flourish Sanctuary appears on Sunrise – Jagad Samuel


Page 25
Mental stability in a changing climate – Antoinette Ensbey
On-line therapy – Elizabeth McCardell
Plant of the month: Eucalyptus tereticornis – Richard Burer

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Revenge of the Loon: Fear of demagogues stultifies inclusivism – Laurie Axtens
What if there was an easy way to get happy? – Sonia Barton
The power of healing at the root – Lisa Camilleri
Muscles and electromagnetic energy – Tonia Haynes


Pages 27
A moment – S Sorrensen
Friday in the office – John Adams

Page 28
Cry baby cry – Chi Fung Lee
So they say: Grunt – Uncle Norm and Aunty Mag

Page 29
Shapeshifting: The times, they are a'changing – Anand Gandharva
Card play – Magenta Appel-Pye
Hooked by on-line news – Michael Brooke

Page 30
Astro forecasts – Tina Mews

Page 31
Grief, trauma, rebuilding – Marilyn Devlin
Nimbin Trivia Time by Eclectus
Nimbin crossword  by 5ynic

Pages 32
Making bridges between home and school at Tuntable Falls Community School
Cross Country: A journey of personal growth and inspiration at Barkers Vale PS
MardiGrass colouring-in competition winners

Page 33
Rainbow Ridge school responds to a roadblock
Space at Tuntable Community Preschool – Miriam Torzillo
Luca ready to say Ciao to another beginner Italian course in Kyogle

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Nimbin Demons AFL team is back – James Alexander
Nimbin Headers women's 2025 season – Carol Boomsma
Reflections by the coach of the women's 4ths – Laurie Axtens

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The art of practice: Too busy for practice – Susan Paget
Don't get me started: Potholes – Harry Gumboot

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